Artistic Director: Stephanie Crugnola
Stephanie Crugnola is a jack of all trades, Master of Early Modern English Literature (King's College, London). She taught high school for 13 years and has been running Walking Shadow for 11.
Stephanie has been performing for three decades, through acting, directing, and figure skating. On stage she has directed and acted in classical and contemporary plays, musicals, and improvisational performances across six states, two countries, and globally through the pandemic. She also produces and hosts a weekly Shakespeare podcast: Protest too Much, that features a new global guest each week to chat about Shakespeare best-of's.
Stephanie began Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project to give actors in her area an opportunity to perform Shakespeare in a fun and educational environment and has directed most of their shows. She also has devised several unique and innovative Shakespeare production formats including the Interactive Educational Series, One-Rehearsal Productions, and Shakespeare-themed speed dating! She believes above all that there is a place for everyone in Shakespeare's canon, and hopes to bring joy, laughter, and growth to everyone who she is lucky enough to work with.
See her resume below or email for more information on Stephanie's career and qualifications!
Stephanie has been performing for three decades, through acting, directing, and figure skating. On stage she has directed and acted in classical and contemporary plays, musicals, and improvisational performances across six states, two countries, and globally through the pandemic. She also produces and hosts a weekly Shakespeare podcast: Protest too Much, that features a new global guest each week to chat about Shakespeare best-of's.
Stephanie began Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project to give actors in her area an opportunity to perform Shakespeare in a fun and educational environment and has directed most of their shows. She also has devised several unique and innovative Shakespeare production formats including the Interactive Educational Series, One-Rehearsal Productions, and Shakespeare-themed speed dating! She believes above all that there is a place for everyone in Shakespeare's canon, and hopes to bring joy, laughter, and growth to everyone who she is lucky enough to work with.
See her resume below or email for more information on Stephanie's career and qualifications!
ACTING RESUME
DIRECTING RESUME:
EDUCATION
MA Early Modern English Literature, King’s College, London Graduated with Merit; Dissertation Topic: The Modernization of Shakespeare in Performance through Race, Gender, and Violence for the 21st Century Student
BA English/Secondary Education, Framingham State University
DIRECTING EXPERIENCE
Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2020
Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2019
Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2018
As You Like It, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2016
Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2015
Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2015
Henry V, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2014
Arsenic and Old Lace, by Joseph Kesselring: Steps off Shakespeare, 2014
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2014
The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2013
Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2013
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2011 / 2015
Hard Candy, by Jonathan Rand: Marlborough High School, 2010
Check, Please, by Jonathan Rand: Marlborough High School, 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Westwood High School / Austin Community College | English Teacher 2018-Present
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival |Shakespeare Teacher 2014
Steps off Broadway | Theatre Teacher 2008-2016
Marlborough High School | English Teacher 2009-2011/2013
Performing Arts Programs | Theatre Teacher 2011
RELATED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director: Les Miserables with Steps off Broadway, 2015
Stage Manager/Tech Director: Once on this Island with Marlborough High School, 2014
Lighting Designer: Jesus Christ Superstar with La Salle Academy Players, 2013
Lighting Designer: Beauty and the Beast with Steps off Broadway, 2013
Lighting Designer: Fiddler on the Roof with Steps off Broadway, 2013
Stage Manager/Tech Director: Godspell with Marlborough High School, 2011
Stage Manager/Tech Director: Fiddler on the Roof with Marlborough High School, 2010
Producer: Godspell with Framingham State College, 2007
DIRECTING RESUME:
EDUCATION
MA Early Modern English Literature, King’s College, London Graduated with Merit; Dissertation Topic: The Modernization of Shakespeare in Performance through Race, Gender, and Violence for the 21st Century Student
BA English/Secondary Education, Framingham State University
DIRECTING EXPERIENCE
Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2020
Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2019
Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2018
As You Like It, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2016
Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare: Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, 2015
Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2015
Henry V, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2014
Arsenic and Old Lace, by Joseph Kesselring: Steps off Shakespeare, 2014
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2014
The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2013
Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2013
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare: Steps off Shakespeare, 2011 / 2015
Hard Candy, by Jonathan Rand: Marlborough High School, 2010
Check, Please, by Jonathan Rand: Marlborough High School, 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Westwood High School / Austin Community College | English Teacher 2018-Present
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival |Shakespeare Teacher 2014
Steps off Broadway | Theatre Teacher 2008-2016
Marlborough High School | English Teacher 2009-2011/2013
Performing Arts Programs | Theatre Teacher 2011
RELATED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director: Les Miserables with Steps off Broadway, 2015
Stage Manager/Tech Director: Once on this Island with Marlborough High School, 2014
Lighting Designer: Jesus Christ Superstar with La Salle Academy Players, 2013
Lighting Designer: Beauty and the Beast with Steps off Broadway, 2013
Lighting Designer: Fiddler on the Roof with Steps off Broadway, 2013
Stage Manager/Tech Director: Godspell with Marlborough High School, 2011
Stage Manager/Tech Director: Fiddler on the Roof with Marlborough High School, 2010
Producer: Godspell with Framingham State College, 2007
